Adult Community Choir Concert Music

Reflecting on the more ethereal qualities of the Christmas narrative, this introspective a cappella work marvels at the significance of the star, both literally and metaphorically. Extracted from a larger

Singers travel through Norway in this multimovement work, each movement representing a new geographical location in the composer's homeland. Both the poem and the expressive choral writing capture the

Both contemplative and celebratory, this original concert work for treble choirs features an English translation of the French poem Hymne au soleil (Hymn to the Sun) by Casimir Delavigne. Through

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

Based on traditional Scottish folk poetry and tunes, this choral cycle of three songs traces a love story of one who must ultimately leave his beloved Scottish homeland. Set here for mixed divisi choir with

Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude.

Steering a dramatic course away from the well-known lullaby in Australia, this original setting for treble choirs is lively and engaging. Using a jaunty sea-shanty style and new added text, choirs are

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is

The traditional English carol is given a fresh treatment with percussion in a Central American Latin feel. With new lyrics and melodic lines added to the original carol, mixed meter and infectious rhythms

Five seafaring texts are brought together in an original song cycle to initiate a musical voyage of discovery, fun, and introspection. These dynamic compositions are composed in an artistic style with

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

Originally conceived as an instrumental piece, this expression of memories of past relationships and difficult experiences evolved into a soulful work for soloist, guitar, improvised cajon, and divisi

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

Rossetti's treasured Christmas poem is imagined evocatively in this setting equally effective with choir or mixed quartet. By verse, the melody is passed around while the other voices accompany with a new

Spacious and languid, this setting of Langston Hughes' notable text speaks of dreams that are the stuff of a life well-lived. Written as the composer battled ALS, it is scored for SATB divisi voices, with

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

With a delightfully playful rhythmic interplay between 3/4 and 6/8 meters, this joyous, fresh setting of the traditional English carol seizes one's interest from its introduction to its exuberant

Beginning in a simple unison texture, this a cappella setting grows to glorious eight-part harmony in the final refrain, "O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!" As performed by Disney's Voices of

A classic love song that has appeared in numerous movies and been performed by countless artists including Bing Crosby, this romantic song arranged for the Voices of Liberty will find a warm nostalgic home

Experience the magic of this enchanting a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol as featured in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center by the Voices of Liberty. The first verse is in

An ingenious medley of two Russian folk tunes, this concert setting unfolds as a musical journey beginning with a delicate solo before erupting into one of the most exhilarating segments of your concert.